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Quote by Ellen Douglas

“But the book! The siren song of the book!”

Quote by Ellen Douglas

Book:Witnessing

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Ellen Douglas, born on July 12, 1921, was an accomplished American author known for her profound character development and emotional expression in her works. Her writing has been widely appreciated by readers. more

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